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Sheepdog

I have never been diagnosed, from being a kid always had problems making friends.

I am now very retired, I found I was good at fixing things managed to get a job as a service engineer, I was good at that, I kept getting promoted.

Several years ago, maybe 15-20 yrs. I read an article in an online newspaper about Aspergers, now just in with Autism.

I thought, That explained my life. My Wife just said I was being silly, so cannot discus it. I said to my GP. Reply, "well at least you know"

Not what I was looking for, I would have liked to know for certain. still would, but not £3k worth. Gp I am with now, go to them for anything,

first question "do you drink" as soon as you say that you do, Reply " that will be the cause then" So no chance with GP.

Will continue in my own way, stacking things in correct order same way round place for every thing, even though I do not manage it.

Too cold for me these days, need my garage tidied up. With joint pain, does not help.

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  • What a strange comment re alcohol. I used to drink a lot as a way of coping with my autism. It allowed me to socialise more freely and relaxed me. My problem is that I can't stop at the relaxation point but continue past it. I don't drink much any more for general health reasons but often wish I could, to calm me down. I don't think you should be put off by an uninterested GP. I know it's hard, but it's often worth pushing back if you don't feel you are being taken seriously. I have my first autism related GP appointment next week, to get referred for a diagnosis and I don't intend to take no for an answer! Hope I can put my money where my mouth is on that!

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  • What a strange comment re alcohol. I used to drink a lot as a way of coping with my autism. It allowed me to socialise more freely and relaxed me. My problem is that I can't stop at the relaxation point but continue past it. I don't drink much any more for general health reasons but often wish I could, to calm me down. I don't think you should be put off by an uninterested GP. I know it's hard, but it's often worth pushing back if you don't feel you are being taken seriously. I have my first autism related GP appointment next week, to get referred for a diagnosis and I don't intend to take no for an answer! Hope I can put my money where my mouth is on that!

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